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Northwoods Ambiance, Beautiful Views, and Crystal Clear Waters

Wild Rose Cottage offers old world charm, modern day conveniences, wonderful views, and a great swimming area. A peaceful lakefront getaway with traditional up-North ambiance. Free Wifi.

Big Hills lake is 133 acres of crystal clear water for full recreation activity. It has no-wake hours in the morning and evening for quiet fishing. The private beach area has 87 feet of firm, sandy frontage which slopes gradually for great swimming. Big Hills is a spring fed lake, providing exceptionally clear water all Summer long.

Guests have complimentary access to the Old Town brand canoe, 2 Pelican brand Summit 100X kayaks, and a 4 person peddle boat. Life jackets are provided for sizes 30 lbs. to adult.

The cottage is light and airy with plenty of windows to bring the outside-in for cross breezes and sounds of the North woods. The original cottage, built in 1926, has been modernized and blends into the great room, built in the 1950s. An open floor plan connects the rooms by doorways, without the traditional hallway. The result is an intimate transition between rooms.

The Great Room features: a grand fire place, gable ceiling, pine-board floors and knotty-pine walls. It is the natural focal point for activity in the cottage.

Amenities include; HDTV with local channels delivered by antenna, a DVD player, and free Wifi with streaming services: Roku, Hulu and Netflix. Family friendly DVD's, books, board games and puzzles are available too.

The bright galley kitchen has modern cabinetry, full size refrigerator, electric range and oven, traditional and Keurig coffee makers, a microwave, toaster, and new cookware. For outdoor cooking, a stainless steel, Weber gas grill is located near the kitchen.

The bathroom features a pedestal sink, tub and shower. A unique Old World feature is the bathrooms' side door for direct access from outside.

Bedrooms in the cottage are spacious. The Window bedroom, with its eight windows, has a queen size bed. The Wood bedroom, with its knotty pine walls, vaulted ceiling and wood floor, has two single beds. There is a full-size sleeper sofa in the Great Room. The cabana has a futon, which folds out to a full size bed, for those needing an extra room.

The dining area, located near the deck, features seating for four, a serving buffet, and small refrigerator for handy access to condiments and beverages.

The wood deck has seating for 8 people, and plenty of room for family gatherings, featuring two patio tables and shade umbrellas. This is a great place to gather anytime of day.

The campfire ring is located near the deck. Outdoor seating, complimentary firewood, marshmallow forks, and a dutch oven are provided.

The rock and mortar pathway to the boathouse and beach is a unique, and charismatic feature. Built approximately 50 years ago, its constructed with the stones left by glaciers during the ice age.

The boathouse features two distinct activity areas. On top is the cabana featuring large glass and screened windows, sun shades, a coffee table, comfortable seating. A small refrigerator to keep beverages cold and handy during hot afternoons. For cool evenings, a space heater keeps the cabana comfortable. It's the perfect location for kids to hang out during the day, and a great evening retreat for adults. Located beneath the cabana in the boat house is additional shady seating, and a place to store beach toys. The two kayaks and peddle boat, paddles and life jackets are available at the boathouse.

The property is about 1 acre in size, offering views of the lake framed by trees. At the entrance to the property is a glacial kettle (a large depression in the land formed by glaciers) which provides a natural separation with a long private driveway. An additional 20 acres of forested land behind the property provides additional tranquility.

Large Mouth Bass, Walleye, Northern, and Pan fish are common and offer anglers plenty of action. Fly fisherman will enjoy the nearby Willow Creek and Pine River fisheries, with their Class 1 trout streams and more than 2,000 acres of public land access. Willow Creek is only 5 minutes away.

Here’s a sampling of the many activities in the area, (with estimated travel times):

A Cottage Guide Book is provided for additional information about the area, as well as instructions for “where, what, when, and how” at the cabin.

Special Note: We invite you to enjoy the cottage with respect for the property, and the peace and privacy of our neighbors. The cottage offers a great opportunity to reconnect with family and recharge.

The property address is W5547 Hillcrest Blvd., Wild Rose, WI 54984.

Licensed as a Hotel-Tourist Rooming House by the Tri-County Consortia in Waushara County.

Bedrooms

2 Bedrooms

Sleeps 6

Owner

Stephen Beaver

Member Since 2014

Speaks:

english

Calendar last updated:

Jan 21, 2019

About Stephen Beaver

We live in Cedarburg, Wisconsin, just an hour and forty-five minutes away.

Stephen Beaver purchased this Cottage in 2014

Why Stephen Beaver chose Wild Rose

Our family has been vacationing in the Wild Rose area for many years. Visiting Wild Rose is like going way up-North, with plenty of forest woodlands, lakes, and streams; and it's still pretty close to our home. We finally decided to find a place we could call our Summer home. After looking at many alternatives, we found our cottage on Big Hills Lake -- a peaceful and beautiful location, with a well maintained cottage, where we could spend quality time with family knowing that all the details are covered and in place for fun. We invite you to make our cottage your vacation home too!

What makes this Cottage unique

The floor plan reflects the heritage of the property. The original 100 year old cabin integrates with a great room built in the 1950's. The result is a quaint and very comfortable cottage for everyone. Located on top of a hill overlooking the lake, there is a reliable cool breeze to keep temperatures comfortable with great framed views of the lake. The many windows allow nature to be visibly present in the cottage at all times.
An activity area exists for each member of the family, and their interests. Solitude can be found in the charming and peaceful cottage, while plenty of fun in the sun is available around the boathouse. There are complimentary boats in the boathouse, and various beach toys for children (along with a couple of ready to use fishing rods) to enjoy on the lake. Nearby destinations offer activities to keep the most avid explorers and sports enthusiasts engaged. The ambiance of the lake cottage, its crystal clear waters, and plenty of activities make it a wonderful place for a Summer vacation.

Amenities

Children Welcome

Heater

Air Conditioning

TV

Internet

Parking

Fireplace

Bathrooms

1 Bathroom

Bathroom 1

toilet, shower

Pedestal Sink, Tub and Shower.

Location Type

Rural

Beach View

Beachfront

Lake View

Lakefront

Water View

Waterfront

Meals

Guests provide their own meals

General

Air Conditioning

A Mitsubishi mini-duct system located in the Great Room provides comfortable, and very quiet, forced air cooling that spreads through the Great Room and reaches the two bedrooms with open doors.

Heating

Electric Baseboard Heating, and a Mitsubishi mini-duct system located in the Great Room. Provides comfortable, and very quiet, forced air heating from this room.

High-speed (6 Mbps.) with Wifi.
Our service does not support online gaming. Internet service supports wifi calling.

Towels Provided

Kitchen hand towels, bath hand towel, and bath mat are provided.
Guests must provide their own bath and beach towels.

Wireless Internet

High-speed (6 Mbps.)

Living Room

The great room features comfortable seating for 6 people. Entertainment center, and dinning room table.

Free Wifi

Kitchen

Refrigerator

Stove

Oven

Microwave

Grill

Coffee Maker

Toaster

Pantry Items

State of Wisconsin regulations require guests bring their own cooking ingredients and condiments.
A roll of paper towels, hand soap, and garbage bags available.

Dishes & Utensils

Settings for eight. Tools for the gas grill are provided.

Kitchen

Dining

Dining Area

Dining

Located in the front of the Great Room, near the deck.

comfy seating for 4 people

Entertainment

Television

Flat screen television. Streaming: Roku, Hulu, and Netflix.

DVD Player

Books

An eclectic collection of books for all ages, including nature reference books.

Games

Board games and puzzles

Toys

Several water toys, including noodles, suitable for children.

Video Library

DVD's mostly for Children

Outside

Lawn / Garden

Grassy lawn area surrounds cabin. A fire ring is available with complimentary firewood.

Kayak / Canoe

Old Town brand Canoe.
Two Pelican Summit 100X Kayaks.
Life jackets and paddles are provided.

Boat

Pedal Boat - 4 person.
Life jackets are provided.

Outdoor Grill

Deck / Patio

Cottage has a large deck with two sets of patio furniture, shade umbrellas, and bench seating. Additional outdoor seating at the boathouse.

Golf

A very well maintained and challenging golf course, the Waushara Country Club, is located in Wautoma. Tel: 920-787-4649. About 20 minutes away.

Suitability

wheelchair inaccessible

House Rules

Check-in: 3:00 PM

Check-out: 11:00 AM

Cancellation Policy

100% refund if canceled at least 30 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date.

28 Reviews

Wonderful4.9/5

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Great property with beautiful lake views

5/5

Stayed Sep 2018

Mark L.lincolnwood

My family of five stayed at this property in mid-September for 3 nights. We really enjoyed all aspects of the property and hope to return sometime during an upcoming summer trip!

First off, the cabin itself has a very large and comfortable great room. We have stayed in may lakeside/cabin type VRBO's and this main room was one of the best, if not the best, we've experienced. Plenty of room. And each piece of furniture was very comfortable...which is something you don't always get at a remote lakeside cabin. We basically had summer weather, however, the property had a nice fireplace and felt like it would be great during the fall/winter as well.

Also, the views from the main room and spacious deck were exactly what you look for from this type of vacation property. Beautiful lake views with a perfect woodsy feel.

The separate lakeside boathouse really adds a lot of functionality to the property. This gives you access to plenty of stuff to use in the lake (paddle boat, floats, kayaks, fishing poles etc) and a good place to hang out while you are having fun on the lake. I think the boathouse was one of the distinguishing features of the property and something we definitely made more use of than we thought when we initially selected this property.

Also, the lake itself is very beautiful with really clear water. The swimming area is mostly sandy bottomed, as opposed to rocky or weedy, so it was really enjoyable going for a swim.

And finally, the owners were great to work with. We didn't have any issues, however, they offered their assistance and made it easy to contact them in case there were any issues while we were at the property. But they also just left us to enjoy our vacation.

So basically everything was great and we would definitely return if we visit the area again.

Submitted Sep 24, 2018

Beautifully maintained cottage on the best lake in the world!

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

Sarah T.

We loved our stay at this property. The accommodations were perfect for our family and had everything we would ever need. I spent my summers on (in) Big Hills Lake when I was growing up and I loved sharing it with my children.

Submitted Aug 29, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you for your review of our property. We agree Big Hills Lake is beautiful; crystal clear water and firm sandy bottom making swimming and playing in the water wonderful. You are welcome to return anytime.

Family getaway.

5/5

Stayed Aug 2018

DONALD R.

Great property we loved everything about it. The house was clean and the living space was perfect for a large family. The family loved all the amenities, from the games and books to the lake toys and kayaks. We've been coming to Wild Rose for years and we may have found our new favorite getaway.

Submitted Aug 13, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you for your review. We are happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay. We love the great room; the space accommodates an entire family without feeling crowded and it’s still cozy, especially on a cool night in the fall when there’s a fire in the hearth!

You are welcome to return anytime! Kindly, Beaver Family

Beautiful lake, all the comforts of home

5/5

Stayed Jul 2018

Lori W.

Had a wonderful week at Wild Rose cottage. Big Hills Lake is a beautiful lake, and the cottage was well supplied with all the comforts of home. Our only concern was the railing down to the lake could be more stable. Thank you for a terrific stay!

Submitted Aug 8, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you for your positive review.

It’s great to hear that you found the cottage and lake to be a worthy vacation destination for your family.

Thank you also for your observation regarding the railing. The rope like character of the railing has actually been appreciated by most guests because it allows a flexible, splinter free, hand-hold as people climb the natural stone steps that were built by the original owner over 50 years ago. A neighbor who still lives on the lake, remembers being paid a penny per pail of stones they gathered from the lake and carried up the hill when the steps were built!

Every year, we invest into making improvements and maintaining the unique character of the property. We will take into consideration your comments as we continue to improve/maintain the property. Our goal is to provide a memorable family vacation spent at the cottage and lake.

Kind Regards.

Above and beyond my expectations!

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

Dawn H.

My family and I loved the Big Hills Lake cottage. The views from the boathouse upper level were beautiful. The lake water was pristine. We saw frogs, blue jays, hummingbirds, turtles, dear, fish and many, many beautiful flowers during our stay. The book selection and literature regarding the history of the cottage, lake and kettles was an added bonus! Many long lasting, wonderful memories were made during our stay.

Submitted Jul 4, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you very much for your kind review. We agree. It is a unique place

on a special lake. Your family is warmly welcomed to return.

Great property on a very clean lake.

5/5

Stayed Jun 2018

kevin l.

Nice cabin with all the necessary amenities. Fishing and swimming from pier was perfect.

Submitted Jun 10, 2018

Owner's Response:

Thank you for your review! We agree that the lake is crystal clear and great for swimming and fishing. It was a pleasure having you stay and hope to see you again.

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Map

Wild Rose, WI, USA

Rates & Availability

Taxes and fees are additional

Additional information about rental rates

Refundable Damage Deposit

$500

To confirm the reservation, we require a deposit and completed rental agreement. Rates are subject to change until reservation is confirmed. The refundable damage deposit includes a $400 property damage deposit, and a $100 cleaning fee deposit. The property damage and cleaning fee deposits will be happily refunded to guests who return the cottage to move-in condition. Please feel free to request a copy of our rental agreement prior to making a deposit.